The Wilton Heritage Commission was established by the town to identify and protect Wilton's historically and culturally significant sites and buildings through consultation with other town agencies as well as private citizens who wish to preserve these special resources. The Commission meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 PM in the Historical Society rooms in the Library; these meetings are open to the public and we welcome your participation in our work.
Recent News
The Heritage Commission was involved in the recent re-dedication of Memorial Park (a.k.a. the War Memorial), which was the culmination of an all-volunteer effort to restore the park. Heritage Commission member Michael Dell’Orto spoke at the ceremony, and read a short history of the Memorial, written by Heritage Commissioner Nancy Clark. To view other photos from the event, click HERE.
Historic House Plaques
The Commission continues to offer Historical House Plaques for purchase by home owners. If you own a house built before 1850 and would like to participate in our plaque program, please contact us at [email protected] To date, 71 homeowners in all sections of the town have taken advantage of this program.
Historical Markers
On display as you wander through Wilton are marker signs which will give both the visitor and the resident glimpses into many fascinating aspects of our town's history. A Self-Guided Tour of Historic Wilton -- a map and guide containing information about these markers and other pieces of Wilton's history -- is available for a nominal fee at Town Hall or the Historical Society's rooms on the top floor of the Library. For photos and descriptions of all 22 markers, click HERE.
National and State Register of Historic Places
There are several private properties in Wilton that are on the N.H. State Register of Historic Places, including Four Corners Farm, over which the Heritage Commission has responsibility for ensuring compliance with an LCHIP conservation easement. We are also fortunate to have seven structures on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Country Farm Bridge, Frye's Measure Mill, Hamblett-Putnam-Frye House, Wilton Public and Gregg Free Library, Stonyfield Farm, Oliver Whiting Homestead, and the Town Hall. More information about many of these can be found in the Visitors section of this website, under Historic Attractions.
Oral History Archive
Our Oral History Archive with video interviews continues; If you have a story about living and working in Wilton we would like to hear from you at [email protected]. You can also contact us to or to access the current archive.
Commission Members
| Name |
Title |
| Michael G. Dell'Orto |
Chair |
| Samuel L. Abbott III |
Treasurer |
| David Potter |
Member |
| Deb Mortvedt |
Member |
| Felice Fullam |
Member |
| Donna Crane |
Member |
| Kermit Williams |
Member and Select Board Representative |
| P. Jane Bergeron |
Alternate |